Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening
The consortium for elections and political process strengthening (CEPPS) is a 501(c)(3) organization and a legal joint venture of three equal partners: the international foundation for electoral systems (IFES), the international republican institute (IRI), and the national democratic institute (NDI). CEPPS was created in 1995 to address the unique challenge of providing democracy assistance under a global cooperative agreement to a variety of local democratic institutions without creating conflicts of interest or undermining the independence and identity of local beneficiaries. CEPPS partners implement a diverse range of programs that assist political and electoral actors and institutions - election commissions, domestic election monitoring organizations, parliaments and their members, civil society organizations and political parties.
Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening at a glance
In short: Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening gave $93.1M across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $31.0M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $93,113,093
- -47.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,037,698
- -47.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $27,520,595
- Total assets
- $2,321,222
- -63.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Democratic Institute ($40.1M). Together the top 3 received $93.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $93.1M (2025) to $177.7M (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $93.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Democratic Institute Washington, DC | Democracy Assistance | $40,105,370 |
| International Foundation for Electoral Systems Arlington, VA | Democracy Assistance | $27,520,595 |
| International Republican Institute Washington, DC | Democracy Assistance | $25,487,128 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,321,222 | $93,113,093 | $93,113,093 | $93,113,093 | 3 |
| 2024 | $6,384,638 | $177,653,103 | $177,653,103 | $177,653,103 | 3 |
| 2023 | $4,770,811 | $165,142,739 | $165,142,739 | $165,142,739 | 3 |
| 2022 | $12,789,185 | $160,783,092 | $160,783,092 | $160,783,092 | 3 |
| 2021 | $4,199,193 | $146,856,521 | $146,856,521 | $146,856,521 | 3 |
| 2020 | $7,030,516 | $120,107,625 | $120,107,625 | $120,107,625 | 3 |
About Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening
Based on IRS filings
Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $93.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
See Schedule O.
Member & Project Council
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hallam Ferguson
COO & Acting CFO
Vice President & Global Operations → COO & Acting CFO, 2025
On filings since 2024
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimber Shearer Maier
Executive Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Kira Ribar (2020–2024) — Senior Director for Strategy & Ops
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening
How much does Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening give each year?
Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening gave $93.1M across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $177.7M across 3 grants.
What is Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening's typical grant size?
Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening's median grant in 2025 was $27,520,595, and its average grant was $31,037,698, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening give grants?
Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening gives mostly in District of Columbia: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Democracy Assistance" (3 grants).
How large is Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening?
Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $93.1M.
What is Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening?
Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening's EIN?
Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1943638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Consortium for Elections & Political Process Strengthening funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- I.M.P.A.C.T. Council Grants $5,000 - $20,000 · Due October 26, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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